Plum Creek 2-1 is a locally owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1962.
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This dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. With a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 67.6 acre-feet, Plum Creek 2-1 has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition.
Situated on the TR-PLUM CREEK river/stream, Plum Creek 2-1 covers a surface area of 1.5 acres and has a drainage area of 0.3 square miles. The dam features a buttress and stone core foundation and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1011 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, Plum Creek 2-1 undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in May 2016.
Managed by the local government, Plum Creek 2-1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and ensuring water resource sustainability. Its strategic location and design make it an essential infrastructure for water management and climate resilience efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of effective dam regulation and maintenance practices.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PLUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
67.6 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
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131cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
164cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
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70cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
99cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
43cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Feits Memorial Park
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Big Indian NRD Rec Area
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Rockford Lake State Rec Area
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